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Lovacott Nursery # Lovacott Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · Lovacott Nursery, Village Hall Annexe, Newton Tracey, EX31 3QH · Devon Number of places 30 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Lovacott Nursery, located in the village of Lovacott near Torrington, Devon, is a privately owned setting established in 2013, providing childcare for children aged 0-9. The nursery operates weekdays from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm and was rated 'Good' in its latest Ofsted inspection on November 23, 2022. The nursery prides itself on a welcoming environment where children are settled, happy, and eager to explore, fostering strong self-esteem through celebrating achievements. With a focus on communication, children benefit from a carefully planned curriculum that emphasises speaking and listening, including learning signs and engaging in rich music and singing sessions. The dedicated team ensures children develop a wide vocabulary, with staff continually introducing new words and modelling language skills. The nursery effectively supports children's independence during play, helping them make good progress across all areas of learning. The nursery also actively promotes healthy lifestyles, incorporating exercise and healthy snacks into daily routines, and supports children in managing their behaviour through stories and activities that explore emotions. What it's like Children are settled and happy in the welcoming environment created by the caring staff team. They confidently enter the nursery, keen to explore the interesting activities on offer and meet up with their friends. Children show good levels of concentration as they join in fun and exciting group activities, such as music sessions and story time. Welcoming environment Strong communication focus Supportive staff Good progress Healthy lifestyles ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.45am to 5.30pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2013 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Lovacott Nursery Last inspected 23 November 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are settled and happy in the welcoming environment created by the caring staff team. They confidently enter the nursery, keen to explore the interesting activities on offer and meet up with their friends. Children show good levels of concentration as they join in fun and exciting group activities, such as music sessions and story time. Inspector highlights - Children are settled and happy in the welcoming environment created by the caring staff team, confidently entering the nursery, keen to explore the interesting activities on offer and meet up with their friends. - Children behave very well, showing increasing self-esteem as staff recognise and celebrate each achievement. - Children benefit from a carefully planned curriculum, with a strong and successfully delivered focus on speaking and listening. - Children develop a wide vocabulary, which they use with increasing skill to share their thoughts and ideas. - Children become highly involved in their play because staff skilfully enable children to be independent while providing considered support to extend learning experiences. - Passionate leaders create a clear vision for high-quality learning experiences for all children. - Staff provide a balanced curriculum that covers all areas of learning and successfully incorporates children’s individual interests. - Strong partnerships are in place with parents and the local school, resulting in high levels of continuity in children’s care and ongoing education. Areas to develop - 1 Continue to monitor and work with the staff team so that all staff members consistently maximise learning opportunities. - 2 Adapt group activities to enable all children, particularly the youngest, to join in and contribute. Inspection #10236056 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202932) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lovacott Nursery Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10236056 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202932)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457707) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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